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This post examines the National IPR Policy of India, focusing on its directives regarding Geographical Indications, Trademarks, and Designs. It highlights the policy’s initiatives to promote IP awareness,…
The EU’s revised trademark law empowers customs to seize in-transit goods, raising serious concerns for Indian generic pharmaceutical exports. This development challenges established principles of territorial trademark enforcement…
The post examines recent Chinese court rulings on trademark disputes involving Facebook and Apple. It provides an objective analysis of the legal reasoning, outcomes, and implications for multinational…
This post explores how businesses can commercialize intellectual property in India, focusing on trademarks and patents. It analyses practical strategies like licensing, sale, and brand development for effective…
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the one day Seminar on ‘IPR Management for Startups in Electronics and ICT Sectors’ on 6th May…
Louis Vuitton succeeded in a trademark infringement case against a South Korean restaurant with a similar name and logo. The court's decision under Korean law underscores the significance…
The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks '1001' and '6004' in a paint industry dispute. The decision…
The Delhi High Court's ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the…
Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual…
The Delhi High Court has stayed the abandonment of trademark applications by the Trade Mark Registry after 20 March 2016. In response, the Registrar has issued a public…